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Dr. Ayhan Olcay

Dr. Ayhan Olcay

Cardiologist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

26 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

Ayhan Olcay is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

Specialises in:

Cardiac ArrhythmiasBlocked ArteriesAnginaAtherosclerosisCoronary Artery Disease

About Dr. Ayhan Olcay

Conditions treated by Dr Ayhan Olcay

Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. Ayhan Olcay treats:

  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Angina
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia

A healthy and long life for a person with structural heart conditions can not happen without interventional procedures. With world class equipments and the help of modern technology the doctor can deliver the best treatment to patients. It is essential that when procedures are performed on patients with these conditions, they are followed up with best of post procedural care.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Ayhan Olcay

Here are the many signs and symptoms present in a patient with the structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases:

  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breathe
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Chest Pain
  • Palpitations

Chest pain and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms that people with such heart conditions show. It is important for you to monitor your blood pressure regularly and incase it is high for long periods of time then it could be because of a structural issue. Kidneys start getting affected because of structural heart issues and kidney dysfunction could also happen.

Operating Hours of Dr Ayhan Olcay

Six days a week, 10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Ayhan Olcay

Here is the list of the popular procedures that Dr. Ayhan Olcay performs::

  • Pacemaker Implantation Surgery
  • Angioplasty
  • Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
  • EPS & RFA

Stent placement, angioplasty and atherectomy are a long sought after solution provided by interventional cardiologists to patients having blocked arteries. In order to treat cardiac arrhythmia, defibrillators and pacemakers are inserted in the heart routinely by doctors.

Qualification

  • Medical School and Year Graduated - Marmara University School of Medicine, 1998
  • Place and Year of Specialization Training - Istanbul Medical School, 2004

Work Experiences

  • Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
  • Kolan Hospital Bayrampaşa

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Procedures Performed

Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
Angioplasty
Arterial Switch Surgery
Ballon Valvuloplasty
Balloon mitral valvotomy
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac catheterization
CRT - D
CRT - P
Dual Chamber Pacemaker
EPS & RFA
Glenn procedure
Impella
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
LV restoration surgery
Pacemaker Implantation Surgery
Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Ross procedure
Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
Transarterial Radioembolization- TARE

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ayhan Olcay is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Ayhan Olcay is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 18 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

The interventional cardiologist either performs or prescribes you to get diagnostic and screening tests to find the reasons behind your prevailing heart issue. To resolve structural and cardiovascular heart conditions in a patient, the interventional cardiologists perform several procedures. When faced with emergency cardiac conditions like heart attacks, the doctor can help manage it with their teams. Please make sure that you do not waste time or let your distress linger and consult the doctor when faced with pain or discomfort which indicates a heart condition.

We have outlined for you the several tests that are important before and during consultation with an Interventional Cardiologist:

  • Echocardiogram
  • Cardiac Computed Tomography
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
  • Exercise Stress

The tests so performed help the doctor in deciding upon the right course of action regards the treatment. If you wish to know how healthy your heart and blood vessels are it makes sense to get them done.

When you exercise regularly, eat healthy, do not smoke or drink and keep a balanced lifestyle it leads to a healthy heart. Interventional cardiology techniques can help resolve the structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues if any. Interventional cardiologists treat heart conditions with catheter-based treatments which are non surgical. If on your visit to the cardiologist you realise that the dietary and lifestyle changes are not enough they may refer you to this doctor.

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